Opposition Party MLAs Disrupt Jharkhand Assembly Over Giridih Violence
1 week, 3 days ago

Opposition Party MLAs Disrupt Jharkhand Assembly Over Giridih Violence

ABP News  

Ranchi, March 18 The 12th day of the Budget session in the Jharkhand Assembly witnessed an uproar on Tuesday as BJP MLAs protested against the recent violence during Holi in Giridih. As the session began, Leader of the Opposition, Babulal Marandi, raised the issue, alleging that the police had stopped a group of youth celebrating Holi in Ghorthamba, in the Dhanwar police station area, from passing on a road. Congress Legislature Party leader Pradeep Yadav emphasised the need to acknowledge areas where Hindus and Muslims celebrated Holi together, promoting harmony across the state and nation. However, the BJP MLAs intensified their protests, storming into the well of the House and demanding an immediate discussion, prompting Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato to adjourn the proceedings.

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10 instances of Islamists attacking Holi celebrations in 2025
1 week, 3 days ago

10 instances of Islamists attacking Holi celebrations in 2025

Op India  

Incidents of targeted attacks by Islamists on people celebrating Hindu festivals have become a new normal over the years. ‘If you celebrate Holi, we will kill you’ In February, some members of the Hindu community were planning to organise a Holi programme in their locality in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh when some Muslim men attacked them with sticks and gave them …

Noida To Jharkhand: Holi Celebration Sees Clashes In Several Parts Of Country; Details Inside
1 week, 6 days ago

Noida To Jharkhand: Holi Celebration Sees Clashes In Several Parts Of Country; Details Inside

ABP News  

There are several reports of clashes between two groups from across the country on Holi. Clash between two groups during a Holi procession in Jharkhand’s Giridih, reports news agency PTI, quoting police. Ludhiana Two groups clashed with each other over the playing of DJ during Holi on Friday, leaving two people injured, reports news agency PTI, quoting police. Shahjahanpur, Uttar …

Several Injured, Vehicles Torched As Clash Breaks Out In Jharkhand's Giridih During Holi Procession — VIDEO
1 week, 6 days ago

Several Injured, Vehicles Torched As Clash Breaks Out In Jharkhand's Giridih During Holi Procession — VIDEO

ABP News  

Several people were injured and a few vehicles were reportedly set on fire after a clash broke out between two groups during a Holi procession in Jharkhand's Giridih district on Friday, police said. #WATCH | Jharkhand: Vehicles torched after a scuffle broke out between two communities during Holi celebration in the Ghorthamba area pic.twitter.com/Ao1Sn2WBGh — ANI March 14, 2025 A …

Clashes during Holi celebrations in Jharkhand, Punjab; several injured
1 week, 6 days ago

Clashes during Holi celebrations in Jharkhand, Punjab; several injured

India Today  

Several people were injured while shops and vehicles were torched as members of two communities clashed during a Holi procession being taken out in Jharkhand's Giridih on Friday, police said. Ugly scenes unfolded in the Ghodthamba locality when a group of people opposed a Holi procession being taken out through the area, leading to a clash in which both sides …

Stop Holi for 2 hours, says Darbhanga mayor Anjum Ara: How political mollycoddling emboldens violence instigators who then think a procession passing is a threat to their religion
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Stop Holi for 2 hours, says Darbhanga mayor Anjum Ara: How political mollycoddling emboldens violence instigators who then think a procession passing is a threat to their religion

Op India  

In a Hindu-majority India, ‘secular’ politicians take delight in turning secularism and ‘bhaichara’ into a brutal whip against the Hindus to pander to Muslims. On 12th March 2025, Anjum Ara, the Mayor of Bihar’s Darbhanga issued a statement asking Hindus to take a “two-hour break” from Holi celebration to accommodate Jumma Namaz on Friday. In her statement, Darbhanga Mayor Anjum …

Breaking News: Political Tensions Surround Holi Celebrations in Uttar Pradesh Amid Controversial Statements
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Breaking News: Political Tensions Surround Holi Celebrations in Uttar Pradesh Amid Controversial Statements

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In Uttar Pradesh, political tensions have emerged surrounding Holi celebrations, with BJP spokesperson Shalabh Mani Tripathi and Samajwadi Party's Deepak Ranjan discussing the issue. Tripathi emphasized that festivals should promote unity, recalling how Holi was celebrated peacefully in Deoria. The discussion heated up following controversial statements from ministers like Sanjay Nishad and Raghuraj Singh, with some suggesting that those opposed …

Uproar On Holi: JDU Spokesperson Advises Own Leader Over Anjum Ara’s Statement on Holi and Ramzan
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Uproar On Holi: JDU Spokesperson Advises Own Leader Over Anjum Ara’s Statement on Holi and Ramzan

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The festival of Holi, known for its vibrant celebrations, turned into a matter of controversy in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where clashes erupted over religious and social differences. The situation intensified after JDU leader Anjum Ara made a statement regarding Holi and Ramzan, sparking reactions within her own party.JDU spokesperson publicly advised Anjum Ara to be mindful of …

Opposition parties disrupt India's Parliament for 2nd day to protest ethnic violence in northeast
1 year, 8 months ago

Opposition parties disrupt India's Parliament for 2nd day to protest ethnic violence in northeast

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Deadly ethnic clashes in India’s northeast rocked the country's Parliament …

Lok Sabha disrupted for second consecutive day as BJP, Oppn MPs shove each other over demand for ‘immediate’ discussion on Delhi violence
5 years ago

Lok Sabha disrupted for second consecutive day as BJP, Oppn MPs shove each other over demand for ‘immediate’ discussion on Delhi violence

Firstpost  

Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted for the second day on Tuesday as BJP and Opposition members tried to shove each other amid unrelenting demands from the Opposition for an immediate discussion on the issue of Delhi violence. New Delhi: Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted for the second day on Tuesday as BJP and Opposition members tried to shove each other …

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